Xbox One Xbox One Developer Kit can be accessed with a few clicks --- but don't do it

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A little tinkering, and you'll find something that's worthwhile, and yet, you shouldn't do it.

It was reported earlier this year that Microsoft claimed that every Xbox One console can be a development kit. Since then, Microsoft warned that accessing this so-called feature would mess up the consoles, that's why there's no easy access. Well, seems somebody on Youtube, who goes by the name GameTuts, found the code that can let you in on the developer feature.

Earlier this summer when Microsoft announced that the Xbox One would allow self-publishing, it also boasted the enticing claim that "every Xbox One can be used for development." The platform launched a couple weeks back and there was nary a word about this feature, but YouTuber GameTuts has discovered the secret code to unlock the mythical Developer Settings menu on a retail Xbox One.

Now, before you get all excited, know that Microsoft is warning people against doing this as it could mess up your console if you've not been explicitly given permission to access this by Microsoft in the form of a sandbox ID. "Please don't mess with anything here for the time being, especially the sandbox ID," an Xbox One developer warned in a Reddit thread about this very issue. "You risk putting your box into a boot loop."
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Yup, it's possible to make the Xbox One into a devkit. Yay! You can make a game! But, before you go crazy...

Microsoft recently issued this statement about this discovery:

"Changing the settings in this menu is only intended for developers for Xbox One, and this alone does not turn the console into a development kit. We strongly advise consumers against changing these settings as it could result in their Xbox One becoming unusable. Customers who have put their consoles into this developer setting can revert by restoring factory defaults under Settings / System, select Restore Factory Defaults."
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Thoughts? I'd rather not mess with the console. Sure, in the past, I've tinkered with some consoles and it did cost me accessibility but with a new console like this, I'd rather just leave it be. Unless I'm very familiar with stuff like this, |'ll leave it be. I'd rather just wait for Project Spark. Oh, and for those who are thinking about this, DON'T DO IT! Don't mess up your Xbox One. Just leave it alone. Yes, there's a dev kit mode in your console but it's best not to access it. Unless Microsoft contacts you and gives you access, just leave it be.

Source: Eurogamer.net
 
Yea, I would suggest steering clear of the unknown, before you find your self very upset.
 
Yeah, at times it's best leaving well enough alone.

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I wouldn't buzz with that either. Well actually I would if I had like 5. But if you only have one, I'd suggest waiting until anyone else f'cks up few consoles so you don't have to. :D
 
Yeah, I'd agree with the users and Microsoft. DON'T venture into that kind of territory. Smacking the Xbox One was one thing but going into a mode that could clearly do something bad to the console? I'd rather not. Just leave the dev kit mode alone. Unless Microsoft lets you in, just let it be in the dark.
 
Thrix said:
I wouldn't buzz with that either. Well actually I would if I had like 5. But if you only have one, I'd suggest waiting until anyone else f'cks up few consoles so you don't have to. :D
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Yup XD Just wait until someone actually does this. Microsoft already tells you but you still do it. Yup, we just wait for the results. At least we'll know the mistake and we wait for more to do it as well. The joy of mistakes!
 
thedoodseven said:
Yeah, I'd agree with the users and Microsoft. DON'T venture into that kind of territory. Smacking the Xbox One was one thing but going into a mode that could clearly do something bad to the console? I'd rather not. Just leave the dev kit mode alone. Unless Microsoft lets you in, just let it be in the dark.
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I know right? All right, so it's confirmed there are dev kit modes here, but it's best not to try it. Unless you're some whiz kid who's got a knack for hacking, just let it be. 'Sides, I don't want to wreck the console and realize I paid $500 for it right? Let it be.
 
thedoodseven said:
Yeah, I'd agree with the users and Microsoft. DON'T venture into that kind of territory. Smacking the Xbox One was one thing but going into a mode that could clearly do something bad to the console? I'd rather not. Just leave the dev kit mode alone. Unless Microsoft lets you in, just let it be in the dark.
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Yeah.. no way would I mess with something like that on my new $500 console. Better to be safe than sorry.
 
A little tinkering, and you'll find something that's worthwhile, and yet, you shouldn't do it.

It was reported earlier this year that Microsoft claimed that every Xbox One console can be a development kit. Since then, Microsoft warned that accessing this so-called feature would mess up the consoles, that's why there's no easy access. Well, seems somebody on Youtube, who goes by the name GameTuts, found the code that can let you in on the developer feature
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No worries, I won't do it. I don't have a reason to do it anyways.
 
There should be a red flashing screen telling people not to touch Dev Mode. Just don't mess with it. Leave it be.
 
I think Developer Kit mode is that button that you know is in there, but they say "Don't touch!" Which makes you wonder why is it there if they didn't sort it out to where it would be usable and not break your console's brain. My bet is on experiment to see who will heed the warning and who will do it anyways.

...the same goes for voiding warranties, turning off consoles during updates and saving, and eating stuff past its expiration date.
 
I will have to agree with those on this thread when they warn not to experiment with the unknown, and because the console is still so new, there may be defects or other bugs present in areas consumers are not likely to tinker with, hence the word of caution from the ever portentous Microsoft. Besides, as far as the actual creation of games go, there are plenty of engines and creative software available for anyone to do so, given they spend enough time on it. If someone is truly serious about creating them for the Xbox One, they would be better off contacting Microsoft for an official development kit.
 
Nymph said:
If someone is truly serious about creating them for the Xbox One, they would be better off contacting Microsoft for an official development kit.
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Yeah, check with Microsoft on that. Don't go hobbling your Xbox One, folks. It's not impervious to pain...or an Ouya where it's encouraged. Microsoft really should've made the consequences sound even more dire for messing around with the Dev Mode. Just bluff that Gamer Tags would be wiped away or whatever.
 
Some developers have already come out and said that the public shouldn't mess with the dev kit settings. If you do there is a pretty good chance that you'll brick your console. Of course you'll have people that will mess with it, but I for one will leave well enough alone.
 
I want PSAs from developers about the dangers of Dev Mode or better yet a Reefer Madness version of messing with Dev Mode with a completely unbelievable series of events.

"It could be your Xbox One, or your Xbox One...or yours."
 
I was never tempted to mess with it, and why would I. There is nothing in the dev kit settings that I would understand how to use and I just know that I'd do something or change a setting by mistake and brick the console. You can't stop people from being stupid and messing with the settings and destroying their systems though.
 
Everyone needs to be very careful with this. People are already being tricked into bricking their system. If u get a message that claims how to make your console backward compatible by doing the following;

Go to system menu
Press LB,RB,LT,RT in order quickly
select developer console
check the "enable dev kit" box
change the sandbox ID to freezone.reboot
select "reset home console"

If u do this this it will brick your Xbox. I wouldn't normally tell people how this is done but id hate to see some gullible kid or adult fall for this and be out 500$. My word of advice is dont even play with it. U will get burned!
 
I'm sure plenty of people have already bricked their consoles messing around with the system. People need to understand that they don't know how to use the dev kit settings and that it's impossible to make the system backwards compatible (I can't believe that people are falling for that). I don't think that doing it violates the warranty but yeah no people don't do it.
 
I wouldn't think it violates the warranty since it's there and it's definitely meant to be used eventually. They really shouldn't have announced that it could be used as a Dev kit though.
 
There should be a red flashing screen telling people not to touch Dev Mode. Just don't mess with it. Leave it be.
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Well if that's the case they should remove it. Or like you said, put a red light flashing or maybe a restriction.
 
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